I am a compliance and administration professional with experience working for a California based nonprofit and a UK regulator and I am seeking to explore new opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
The Village Family Services
12.2020 - 05.2022
Researched and compiled information on changes to laws and guidance.
Provided expert internal advice on compliance.
prepared and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Provided assistance to the Senior Director of Risk and Compliance.
Liaised with staff members in other departments to ensure we have up-to-date records.
Delivered and tracked First Aid/CPR training across multiple departments.
TEMPORARY REGIONAL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
OnTrac
06.2020 - 12.2020
Provided expert internal advice on Covid-19 compliance.
Liaised with local health departments to track and trace cases within facilities across California.
Reduced cases in all facilities under my management over a 5-month period.
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST
Freelance
05.2018 - 06.2020
Provided expert internal advice on data protection law and ensured compliance for private and public sector organizations, including a local government body and a leading law firm.
Prepared and implemented data protection-related policies, guidance, and procedures.
Designed and delivered data protection training and awareness across multiple departments.
INFORMATION ACCESS SERVICE MANAGER
The Information Commissioner's Office
02.2016 - 05.2018
Provided expert internal advice on data protection law and ensured compliance for private and public sector organizations, including a local government body and a leading law firm.
Managed enquiries from the press office and other colleagues about disclosure of information.
Contributed to the development of the information governance strategy and business plan.
Handled internal reviews and resolved high-level service complaints.
LEAD INFORMATION ACCESS OFFICER
The Information Commissioner's Office
06.2014 - 02.2016
Provided responses to requests, including all refusal notices, having liaised with colleagues, reviewed information held, and considered any public interest arguments or exemptions.
Contributed to the development of the service by sharing knowledge and expertise and mentoring new team members.
Took personal responsibility for maintaining the ICO's disclosure log and the records management of a high-profile enforcement case.
Education
Master's degree in Television & Radio Scriptwriting -
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, UK
Bachelor's degree in Journalism & English Literature -
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, UK
Skills
Compliance Monitoring
Internal Controls
Database Management
Problem-Solving
Application evaluation
Relationship Building
Effective Communication
Organizational Skills
Report Preparation
Legal Research
Regulatory knowledge
Employer compliance
Project Oversight
Compliance Training
Risk Assessment
Policy Enforcement
Activity monitoring
Records Review
Data Verification
Furtherinformation
BCS Certificate in Data Protection
Experienced with standard software applications including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite
CPR Certified
Covid-19 Compliance Officer Certificate
Timeline
RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
The Village Family Services
12.2020 - 05.2022
TEMPORARY REGIONAL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
OnTrac
06.2020 - 12.2020
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST
Freelance
05.2018 - 06.2020
INFORMATION ACCESS SERVICE MANAGER
The Information Commissioner's Office
02.2016 - 05.2018
LEAD INFORMATION ACCESS OFFICER
The Information Commissioner's Office
06.2014 - 02.2016
Master's degree in Television & Radio Scriptwriting -
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, UK
Bachelor's degree in Journalism & English Literature -
Community Program Specialist II at California Department of Developmental Services, Policy and Program Development DivisionCommunity Program Specialist II at California Department of Developmental Services, Policy and Program Development Division